“No pecs, no sex” (weightlifting saying)
Entry in progress -- B.P. "Curls for the girls" is a similar saying that has been cited in print since at least 1981. Other weightlifting sayings include "benches for the…
Entry in progress -- B.P. "Curls for the girls" is a similar saying that has been cited in print since at least 1981. Other weightlifting sayings include "benches for the…
"No run, no fun" is a running adage. It's no fun when a runner can't run (for physical or other reasons). "No run, no fun" was cited in luge in 1967, in football in…
"No sweat, no beauty. No squat(s), no booty" is an exercise saying that has been printed on many images. "No Sweat No Beauty, No Squat No Booty We all know this sentence: no pain no…
Entry in progress -- B.P. Google BooksA Dictionary English, German and French (Third Edition)By Christian LudwigLeipzig: Printed for John Frederick Gleditsch1763Pg. 873:No sweet without sweat, ...…
Entry in progress -- B.P."Nobody (No one) trains for second place" (or "Nobody trains to come in second") is a popular saying that has been printed on T-shirts. Twittercrystal…
"Nothing new on race day" is a popular adage among marathon runners and triathletes. Everything should be tried and tested on long training runs. A new diet or new gear should not be…
"Nothing to it, but to do it" means that a task can be done, but requires dedication. "Nothing to it but to do it" has been cited in print at least as early as 1907.…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic caused many gyms to close. Many people got out of shape. "So if gyms close because of Coronavirus, should I stop working on my summer body and start working…
The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic caused many gyms to close. Many people got out of shape. "So if gyms close because of Coronavirus, should I stop working on my summer body and start working…
"Nutrition facts are useless. Just show me how long I have to be at the gym if I eat this" is a saying that has been printed on an image. The saying was posted on Twitter by Women's…
A hula hoop is a toy hoop that is twirled around the waist, limbs or neck. It can help people to exercise. The hula hoop is not supposed to fit like a belt -- unless someone is extremely fat.…
The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure (for breast cancer) began in 1982; there have been other races called a "run for the cure." Comedian Garet Seman joked on Twitter on October 26, 2013:…
An eye roll isn't really much of a physical exercise, but there are jokes. An exercise saying has been printed on many images: "Of all my body parts, my eyes get the most exercise, I do…
"Of course it's heavy, that's why they call it weight" is a jocular one-line saying about weightlifting. The line has been cited in print since at least 1997. Google Groups:…
"On the other side of fear lies freedom" has been printed on many posters. The saying has been used as a motivational gym quote, but the source of the quotation remains unknown.…
"Once you're over the hill, you begin to pick up speed" is a jocular saying used by some seniors and also some runners. The saying was first used by American cartoonist Charles M.…
"One day or day one. You decide" is a motivational saying that has been printed on many images. The saying often applies to workout plans. Authorship is unknown. "One day or day…
Many runs are planned over holiday weekends, such as a 5k "turkey trot" over Thanksgiving. "I pray to god I never marry into a family that runs 5ks on thanksgiving" was posted…
"Pain is inevitable, suffering/misery is optional" is an inspirational proverb that has been printed on many posters. M. Kathleen Casey (or Kathleen Casey Theisen) is often credited with…
"Pain is temporary, pride is forever" is a popular sports and exercise adage that has been printed on many T-shirts. "Pain is temporary, success is permanent" was a message hung…